How to Use temp in a Sentence

temp

1 of 2 noun
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  • But if it’s been minus 10 and the temps soar to 20, deer get lazy again.
    — Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 6 Sep. 2023
  • When the temps start to rise, removing the tape and shrink film is easy.
    — Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
  • There are still a few weeks of summer left, but soon the leaves will change and temps will drop.
    — Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Portland will see rain during the bulk of the day, and a high temp of about 44 degrees.
    — oregonlive, 3 Jan. 2023
  • Despite the higher temps, there are some upsides to the El Niño.
    — Chris Morris, Fortune, 4 May 2023
  • So, swap out light creams and lotions until the temps rise and the air gets more moisture.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2023
  • There are many ways to keep your body temp down during the hot summer months.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2023
  • With a steady rain, high winds, and temps in the mid-20s, the 40-year-old Arkansas native just couldn’t sit in the stand any longer.
    — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 10 Jan. 2024
  • On Thursday, temps drop back into the 50s and there's a chance for rain starting in the morning.
    — Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 11 Mar. 2024
  • Will the temp be that high when the Red Sox face the Orioles March 30 in the home opener at the lyric little hockey rink?
    — Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Dec. 2022
  • The number of temp workers has declined for five straight months.
    — Christopher Rugaber, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Held my cold iPhone for too long while taking pics with bare hands in feels-like temp of 14°.
    — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2024
  • This time of year is a great time to put some down to help retain soil moisture and keep soil temps down.
    — Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 22 Aug. 2023
  • All kinds of beans, from white to black, will take on a crispy texture from roasting at high temps.
    — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Between 4 and 6 p.m., temps could drop as much as 20 degrees.
    — Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Make the most of the warm temps (and a blissfully work-free weekend) and take the family to the beach in honor of Dad.
    — Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 13 May 2023
  • Even under hazy skies, the high temp is likely to reach about 91 degrees.
    — oregonlive, 19 July 2023
  • But the Almanac claims that temps should be about 4° F above average.
    — Karla Walsh, Country Living, 1 Sep. 2023
  • The Browns are hoping that number after the game is 7 — not the temp but their victories.
    — cleveland, 23 Dec. 2022
  • Hills, creek, and wood bridges paired with the cooler temps found under the canopy make this a perfect spot to take the littles to get them out of the house.
    — Jen Guadarrama, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Mar. 2024
  • Cook just to an internal temp of 165 degrees F and the meat will be tender and juicy.
    — CNN, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Pre-Conditioned: About three days away from ready if stored at room temp.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2023
  • The cool silk keeps body temps down, while the soft side (a combo of bamboo rayon and polyester) provides a soft spot to lay your head.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Store in airtight jar or container at room temp for up to 3 months.
    — Woman's Day, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Portland will see sunny skies and a high temp of about 39 degrees.
    — oregonlive, 15 Dec. 2022
  • The shortcut also shows a device’s status, such as how many lights are on and the current temp.
    — Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Novak started as a writer on the sitcom but stepped in front of the camera as the sleazy office temp.
    — Jodi Guglielmi, Peoplemag, 28 Jan. 2023
  • With so much cushioning, this sock is very warm and kept our toes toasty in sub-freezing temps.
    — James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Toss on a cardigan to prepare for chillier temps in spring, and wear it as is all summer long.
    — Anna Vognsen, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2024
  • However, Milwaukee will see colder temps due to a cold front coming in overnight, Heeren said.
    — Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2024
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temp

2 of 2 verb
  • Schneider had temped all of these great songs into the picture, but hadn’t licensed any of them.
    — Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2019
  • Bickerstaff might’ve been temped to swap in Andre Drummond and Kevin Love.
    — Chris Fedor, cleveland, 22 Feb. 2020
  • And consider pairing it with a 1-oz serving of dark chocolate, which is sold pre-portioned—so you're not temped to over do it.
    — Marygrace Taylor, Woman's Day, 1 May 2019
  • The Full Moon forms a square against warrior Mars and opposes passionate Venus, temping us to lash out if provoked.
    — Venus Australis, refinery29.com, 31 May 2020
  • Potential long-term improvements to temping stemming from the coronavirus crisis, of course, offer little comfort to those who are currently struggling to pay their bills on time.
    — Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2020
  • Six months after graduating from the University of Connecticut, a typical 40-hour work week for me includes a mix of temping for a local talent agency and bartending at Bowtie Cinemas.
    — Camila Vallejo, courant.com, 14 Nov. 2019
  • Schneider had temped all of these great songs into the picture, but hadn’t licensed any of them.
    — Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2019
  • Bickerstaff might’ve been temped to swap in Andre Drummond and Kevin Love.
    — Chris Fedor, cleveland, 22 Feb. 2020
  • And consider pairing it with a 1-oz serving of dark chocolate, which is sold pre-portioned—so you're not temped to over do it.
    — Marygrace Taylor, Woman's Day, 1 May 2019
  • The Full Moon forms a square against warrior Mars and opposes passionate Venus, temping us to lash out if provoked.
    — Venus Australis, refinery29.com, 31 May 2020
  • Potential long-term improvements to temping stemming from the coronavirus crisis, of course, offer little comfort to those who are currently struggling to pay their bills on time.
    — Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2020
  • Six months after graduating from the University of Connecticut, a typical 40-hour work week for me includes a mix of temping for a local talent agency and bartending at Bowtie Cinemas.
    — Camila Vallejo, courant.com, 14 Nov. 2019
  • Schneider had temped all of these great songs into the picture, but hadn’t licensed any of them.
    — Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2019
  • Bickerstaff might’ve been temped to swap in Andre Drummond and Kevin Love.
    — Chris Fedor, cleveland, 22 Feb. 2020
  • And consider pairing it with a 1-oz serving of dark chocolate, which is sold pre-portioned—so you're not temped to over do it.
    — Marygrace Taylor, Woman's Day, 1 May 2019
  • The Full Moon forms a square against warrior Mars and opposes passionate Venus, temping us to lash out if provoked.
    — Venus Australis, refinery29.com, 31 May 2020
  • Potential long-term improvements to temping stemming from the coronavirus crisis, of course, offer little comfort to those who are currently struggling to pay their bills on time.
    — Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2020
  • Six months after graduating from the University of Connecticut, a typical 40-hour work week for me includes a mix of temping for a local talent agency and bartending at Bowtie Cinemas.
    — Camila Vallejo, courant.com, 14 Nov. 2019

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